Quote Tutorial

Buddy's Bio › How it Works

Do you need a buddy in the LTL freight shipping business? We are pleased to offer your company a freight scheduling and brokerage service that we think you’ll love. Freight Buddy is tailored to provide freight quotation and scheduling services for dealers, shops, ebay sellers, or anyone that needs to ship something that is too big, bulky, or heavy for standard parcel shippers.

Unlike most on-line shipping brokers or your local carrier, Freight Buddy has negotiated rates with America's top carriers to provide instant, simple, and on-time shipping services. Freight Buddy may not always have the lowest cost for local intra-state shipments, but the farther the distance, the more savings you will realize. And while you will like our rates, we think you will love how easy it is to schedule a shipment. Here’s how it works:

>Choose the date when you would like to ship your product (FB does not let you ship more than one week out because rates may change).

>Enter the origin zip code

>Enter the destination zip code

>Choose the quantity of pieces you are shipping (HINT: one pallet of stuff equals one piece)

>Choose a specific industry (i.e. automotive, marine) by clicking from one of the options on the drop-down menu.
>If it the shipment is contained within a standard pallet, simply enter the weight.
>If it is a large part(s) that does not fit on a conventional pallet, simply enter the maximum dimensions of the unit you
wish to ship.

>If you have something that you want to ship that is not listed and you know its NMFC number, choose from the "Do It Myself" at the bottom of the Industry drop-down.
>Once chosen simply enter the dimensions, weight and NMFC number and Freight Buddy will do the rest.

>If you do not know the NMFC number, that is okay, Freight Buddy is here to help! Simply call us at 800.578.6009 and we will research the specific freight class that best matches your shipment.

>Next, click CALCULATE FREIGHT and Freight Buddy will offer several carriers that you can choose from. If you like what you see, you can either schedule the shipment with a credit card or you can establish an account with Freight Buddy. Once you have completed the easy and quick steps - print off your custom made Bill of Lading form and affix it to your shipment or send it to your vendor to affix to their shipment.

>Freight Buddy will schedule your shipment for the same day pick-up if submitted before 1:00 pm (sometimes later depending on the carrier and days shipment volumes) from the shipping address time zone, or the next day if after 1:00 pm.

>If you chose, Freight Buddy will confirm with email when your shipment is scheduled for pick-up.

>Presto! You are done. Now go relax... we will take care of the rest.

Rev Logistics

Rev Logistics specializes in third party warehouse and asset based outbound & reverse logistic services for the automotive, tire, and general transportation industry.

Why has Rev Logistics been around for more than sixty years?

Because Rev Logistics combines breakthrough innovation with day-in-day-out consistency and focus in the following areas:

Inbound container/truckload receiving management

Total warehouse management

Outbound shipping management & freight carrier optimization

Freight Buddy B2B freight quotation & scheduling service

Call center support services

EDI integration capability with all OEM operating systems

’Last Mile’ nationwide outbound and reverse logistics capability

There are many logistic companies offering all things to all potential clients. At Rev Logistics, we are focused on two things: managing our clients inventory with 99.9% accuracy and efficiency and then delivering the goods on time all at a cost significantly less than most high-profile third party logistic firms.

Why do customers choose to partner with Rev Logistics?

The right part. On time. Everytime. Its not just our slogan its how we deliver

Testimonials

"PartsBrokerDirect’s shipping partner [Freight Buddy] has saved me time and money. I enter my information on their site and they give me a list with pricing and I choose the cheapest one, it’s that easy. I have saved at least 10-15% on shipping my idle parts that I have sold through PartsBrokerDirect so far. They are familiar with the auto industry so they know how to handle my shipments and they always show up on time."
Banks Chevrolet - Concord, NH
Dave Corcoran, Parts Manager

"I’ve been able to use PartsBrokerDirect and their shipping partner [Freight Buddy] to sell and ship parts I’ve had in the back for more than 8 years. It’s been helpful to get rid of that stuff. I was able to ship doors and other large collision-type parts on three different shipments. I went through and priced it through a competitor, to compare the savings on shipments, and I saved about $150 on each pallet that I shipped. So, everything is going good."
Bradford Motors - Edna, Texas

"Freight Buddy has made our shipping department more efficient with the ease of quoting and scheduling a pick up . Freight Buddy has helped our Dealerships bottom line with savings on each and every shipment . The personnel at Freight Buddy are personable and helpful, I believe they have the customers best interest in mind by providing the services and support when needed . Thank you Bob and the Freight Buddy team!"
Broadway Ford-Hyundai – Green Bay, WI
Kevin Mastey, Parts Manager

"We use Freight Buddy to ship to all of our customers including Canada. FB is not only is super cheap, but super quick!"
Pilot Engines - Minneapolis, MN
Deanne Williams, Manager

"Using freight buddy is such an easy and awesome experience ... I’ve always been hesitant to online freight, but when i had a question i can call and get an answer, when i needed on time delivery, freight buddy nailed it. "They also nailed the price too...i don’t even think twice about the competition...saves me time so i can make more beer money, its a done deal!"
DP Parker, Inc. Los Angeles, CA

"Freight Buddy is a powerful addition to the RepairCenter ToolStore." "By offering the Freight Buddy add-on in the ToolStore, [Body Repair] shops will have the ability to schedule and track a shipment through their RepairCenter workspace, saving them time and effort.”
Mitchell - San Diego, CA
Brian Elmi, Senior Manager of Product Management

Freight Buddy’s customer service and pricing far exceed any other logistical company I’ve used in the past and I’ll continue to use them for all my LTL needs."
Quirk Motorsports - Bangor, ME
Rebecca Quirk

FAQ

HOW FAR IN ADVANCE CAN I SCHEDULE A SHIPMENT?

One week. After that rates can change.

WHY WAS I JUST BILLED DIRECTLY BY THE CARRIER?

More often than not it is because the shipper placed a PRO number sticker over the billing address or you gave the shipper a Freight Buddy confirmation document instead of the actual Bill of Lading (BOL).

WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO PACKAGE MY SHIPMENT?

Palletized and shrink-wrapped is preferred, provided that the goods to be shipped fit inside the "footprint" of the pallet. If not, they should be boxed, with some sort of internal protection, like bubble wrap or foam.

HOW CAN I DETERMINE THE CORRECT INDUSTRY FOR MY SHIPMENT?

Freight Buddy representatives can assist you with determining the correct industry classification for your shipment, just give us a call at 800-578-6009.

IS A PALLET ONE ITEM?

Yes, but you can put as many pieces on it so long as it does not exceed the 4X5X5 standard dimensions of the pallet.

CAN I SHIP AN ITEM THAT ISN'T BOXED OR PALLETIZED?

Of course you can, but BEWARE, this is when most damage occurs.

ARE DIMENSIONS REQUIRED FOR NON-PALLETIZED SHIPMENTS?

Yes.

ARE THEY MEASURED IN FEET OR INCHES?

Always in inches.

IF I DON'T KNOW THE EXACT WEIGHT WHAT SHOULD I DO?

Always overestimate the weight and NEVER round up, i.e., if you think the shipment weighs 295 lbs, do not enter 300 lbs, enter 295 lbs. Rounding just attracts attention of the carrier to reweight it and will cause additional charges.

CAN I SHIP HAZARDOUS MATERIALS?

Yes, but not with Freight Buddy.

CAN I SHIP INTERNATIONALLY THROUGH THE FREIGHT BUDDY WEBSITE?

Nope, we just handle the good ‘ole USA and Canada.

HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE MY SHIPMENT TO REACH ITS DESTINATION?

Depends, but the days in transit displayed on our quotation page are usually accurate.

WHAT IF MY SHIPMENT IS LOST OR DAMAGED?

Freight Buddy will assist you in locating a shipment that is lost - just give one of our representatives a call!

If your shipment is damaged, Freight Buddy will file a claim with the carrier on your behalf. To ensure payment on a claim, the shipment MUST
be inspected at delivery by the consignee and delivering driver, and signed for on the delivery receipt as damaged. Then, Freight Buddy will
require an invoice from the shipper/seller with the retail amount of the damaged shipment. It takes 60 to 90 days from submission of
the claim to payment in most cases.

WHAT PAPERWORK IS REQUIRED FOR THE SHIPMENT?

The shipper will need the "Straight Bill of Lading" that you are prompted to print on the final screen of the Freight Buddy scheduling website.

HOW CAN I TRACK MY SHIPMENT

You can obtain a tracking number from the driver when your shipment is picked up. Just ask for a PRO Sticker to be affixed to your copy of the Bill of Lading.

HOW DO I PAY FOR MY SHIPMENT?

Credit Card or Account. Our Account set up process is super fast and easy. Just give us a call and we can assist you.